Sami

Pritchard

Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science, Bachelor of Education
Cambridge, ON

Aside from the small school, I chose to attend Lakehead for all of the opportunities of growth, and involvement. It was not the outline of the programs, or the possible scholarships and bursaries that confirmed my decision, but the hospitality and community feeling on the campus.

In regards to academics - I love that the professors take the time to get to know YOU as a student. The usual claim "you're not just a number" certainly speaks true at LU. The simple element of being a name rather than a number is what gave me the confidence to become involved on campus. The professors are constantly seeking new innovative ways to teach us, and in turn I find I am succeeding more than I would at any other institution.

My Lakehead experience has been full of adventure, involvement, and a strong and true feeling of. At LU I have felt at home since day one, and because of this have felt comfortable enough to seek new opportunities on and off campus.

One of the most incredible opportunities I have been given through Lakehead was the opportunity to attend the Canadian Conference on Student Leadership in Kelowna British Columbia as a representative of the university. The opportunity to meet with students from all around the nation was an incredible privilege, and this past year I was able to return to the conference as a presenter with one other Lakehead student and experience the conference in a different way. This is just one example of the opportunities that Lakehead provides students, and it is opportunities such as these that make me feel so much more confident and ready to graduate and pursue my goals and dreams for the future.